Beechwood SchoolLong Readings Lane , Slough

Beechwood School is a secondary school in Slough, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Beechwood School currently has around 830 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.5%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by other white at 13.4%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 33% who stay in school sixth forms and 55% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .